Cantonese / Mandarin Interpreter - Flexible Schedule
Language World Services Inc
·Dec 4, 2025
- Salary
- $27 – $30/hr
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Language World is a leading language solutions provider and employer of elite professionals. We are innovators, highly experienced, and focused on bridging divides of language and culture. For 20 years, we’ve given voice to our clients and the Limited-English Community.
Job Responsibilities:
An interpreter’s responsibility is to convey another individual’s thoughts and intentions quickly and accurately into a target language. The interpreter must be culturally competent and determine how messaging is intended to be received while retaining the conversation's integrity. Interpreters should also possess the following traits:
- Ability to quickly grasp spoken phrases and express the messaging concisely into the target language instantly while maintaining the intent of the original speaker.
- Provide language solutions through on-site and remote interpreting (over-the-phone and video).
- Professionally communicate and conduct the interpreting session
- Maintain confidentiality acquired during an interpreting encounter as required by HIPAA.
Requirements
- Fluency in English andCantonese, and or Mandarin
- Excellent listening, speaking, and retention skills to accurately convey messaging
- Experience using medical terminology
- Promptly submit timekeeping and administrative tasks
- Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the designated region.
- Available to work and have flexibility during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
- Possess, or be willing to obtain medical clearances; TB, MMR, Varicella proof of immunity, and up to date on all vaccinations including the Covid-19 Vaccination.
Additional Attributes:
- Strong communication skills
- Passion for helping others
- Attention to detail
- Desire to continue learning
Our Company offers flexible scheduling along with the following perks and benefits:
Bi-Weekly Paychecks
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Travel Time
Cell Phone & Technology Reimbursements
Mileage Reimbursements
Toll Reimbursements
Paid Training
Free Online CEU Eligible Course Trainings
National Certification Reimbursements
401K Plan
iPad for Business Use
Professional Development/Growth Opportunities